Republicans criticize Zelensky; Democrats praise his courage

Republican lawmakers praised President Donald Trump after a heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They criticized Zelensky for disrespecting Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, with some saying he "screwed up big time." Democrats reacted strongly against Trump, expressing admiration for Zelensky's courage. They condemned Trump's remarks, calling the meeting an embarrassment for America and emphasizing Zelensky's role in fighting against Russian aggression. Tensions escalated during the meeting, with Trump rejecting Zelensky's comments about the impact of Russian violence on the U.S. The meeting was intended to finalize a rare earth mineral deal but devolved into a confrontation.